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Wellness Alternatives provides individualized health care to naturally balance structural, biochemical, and psychological health. We work with patients of all ages to achieve optimal wellness and disease prevention.
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About
Dr. David Peterson, DC, DCCN, FAAIM
Dr. Dave started on the journey of Functional Medicine as a student Doctor at Chiropractic college. He attended the first Functional Endocrinology course and has continued his education ever since. The only Chiropractor to be listed in St. Louis Magazine Best Doctors 2008. He was one of five Doctors in the United States given unlimited lab testing by Pharmasean Labs.
Dr. Dave is in both the “Why Do I Still have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Tests Are Normal.” and “Why Isn’t My Brain Working?”
The unlimited lab testing gave him a unique perspective into Thyroid, Autoimmune, Hormone and Neurotransmitters.
Articles
Alkaline-Activated Enzymes Liquify Food
The Stomach acid and acid-activated enzymes combined with the Alkaline bile and pancreatic alkaline-activated enzymes plus gallbladder alkaline bile to liquify food in order for the nutrition to be extracted and absorbed.
Melatonin Induces Circadian Phase Shift
The rise and fall of Melatonin induces Circadian Phase Shifts. Lower lengths of sunlight produces higher levels of melatonin. Melatonin is primarily thought to be found only in the pineal gland. Melatonin is mainly produced in the pineal gland during the dark phase (night). Its secretion from the pineal gland has been classically associated with …
Thyroid Underconversion
Thyroid Under-Conversion due to Inflammation Thyroid Under-Conversion occurs when the cell membranes of the body are damaged due to chronic infection or inflammation. Many fail to recognize inflammation is the result of an immune response. Many more continue to blame only the thyroid. Oxidative stress can cause lipid peroxidation. Oxidative stress is a natural byproduct …
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Wellness Alternatives
Dr. David Peterson, DC, DCCN, FAAIM
17320 Penn Valley Dr. Penn Valley, CA 95946
Email: dpeterson@stlwa.com
Office: 530-615-4083
Text: 530-451-6048